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How it works
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Pick a color
Use the color picker or type a HEX code to choose your base color.
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Choose palette type
Select complementary, analogous, triadic, monochromatic or split-complementary.
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Get the codes
Copy HEX, RGB, HSL or CSS gradient code with one click. Ready to use anywhere.
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Save favorites
Save your best palettes for later. Everything is stored in your browser locally.
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Frequently asked questions
The generator creates harmonious color palettes using color theory principles. You can generate palettes from a base color, explore complementary, analogous, triadic, and monochromatic schemes, or generate random palettes for inspiration. All color values are available instantly in HEX, RGB, and CSS gradient format so you can copy them directly into your projects.
HEX (e.g., #FF5733) is a 6-character hexadecimal code commonly used in web design and CSS. RGB (e.g., rgb(255, 87, 51)) defines a color by its red, green, and blue light components on a scale of 0–255. HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) is a more human-readable model where hue is a degree on the color wheel (0–360), saturation is the intensity (0–100%), and lightness ranges from black to white (0–100%). All three represent the same colors — the difference is just how they express them.
Complementary colors are pairs of colors that sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel — for example, blue and orange, or red and green. When used together, they create strong contrast and visual energy. Complementary palettes are popular in logos, marketing materials, and UI design because they are vibrant and attention-grabbing.
Analogous colors are groups of three to five colors that are adjacent to each other on the color wheel — such as yellow, yellow-green, and green. These palettes feel natural and harmonious because the colors share similar tones. They are widely used in nature-inspired designs, interior decoration, and calm, professional branding.
Start with a primary brand color, then build around it. A common approach is to use a neutral base (white, light gray, or dark), one or two primary brand colors, and one accent color for calls-to-action. Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background for accessibility. Tools like this generator help you explore combinations quickly so you can find what works visually before committing to a design.
CSS gradient code is ready-to-use code you can paste directly into your website's stylesheet to create smooth color transitions. For example, a linear gradient from blue to purple would look like: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A90E2, #9B59B6). This is useful for backgrounds, buttons, headers, and any design element where you want a gradient effect.
Yes. You can input a specific HEX or RGB color as your base, and the generator will build a palette around it using the color harmony scheme of your choice. This is especially useful for branding work where a primary color is already defined and you need to find complementary or supporting colors to complete the visual system.
Yes. Colors themselves cannot be copyrighted. Any palette you generate using this tool is completely free to use in personal or commercial projects — websites, apps, branding, print materials, or anything else. There are no licensing restrictions on using color values.